Death Takes Louis Brown Of Sasakwa
Louis Brown of Sasakwa dies after a long illness at about 2 oclock Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are pending. body to lie at the family home in Sasakwa. He was son of the late Gov. John F. Brown of the Semaines, a former pastor and founder of the encampment church west of Sasakwa. Surviving are his widow Goldie Donaghey Brown, two daughters, and other relatives. The Old Governor Brown Mansion on a hill near Sasakwa remains a historic landmark and focal point for the community.
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Sasakwe
New Street Lights Upgrade Brings Softer Night Glow
Broad way and Main hosts a 730 p m unveiling of new streetlights designed to emit a soft, downward glow. Officials say fixtures extend six feet and rise to 23 feet, improving pavement illumination while reducing skyward light.
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Salina Man Held in Indian's Death Near Pryor
Salina man Walter Panter was arrested in Pryor Oklahoma in the death of Blue Dosening an Indian about 53 near Pipe Springs Two men were taken into custody by Panter and Fred Grimsas. No charges had been filed yet.
Lawrence Quarry Receives Safety Award in Oklahoma City
Unclear report notes Lawrence Quarry receiving a safety trophy in Oklahoma City. The fragmented text references safety recognition, years around 1947, and mentions state and national context without clear details or dates.
Turks Fear Russia Uses Palestine Trouble to Seize Med Holdings
Washington dispatch by Dewitt Mackenzie reports Turkish leaders worry Moscow might exploit Palestine disturbances to press for control over the strategic Dardanelles and broaden Soviet influence in the Mediterranean, with Russia seeking dominance at Turkey's expense while Ankara resists ceding waterway rights. The piece notes Moscow’s push for a Mediterranean foothold, ambassador Lyvrishev’s arrival, and the risk of wider conflict if Moscow escalates, amid U.S. British friction over the Arab Jewish issue.
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Alexander Lyvrishev
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Gift of Wheat to Friendship Train Tax Issue
David White of Kingsdown Kansas faces tax questions over a 1987 wheat gift to the Friendship Train to Europe. IRS audit valued the wheat at 269 per bushel, adding about 19250.67 to White’s income, with interest anticipated. White contends the gift was non taxable. The case, aided by attorney Van Riper, may set a precedent for similar charitable gifts and involves protest filed with Wichita IRS, with White previously a gubernatorial candidate.
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Prohibition
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Congressmen rank Tait as top GOP White House hopeful
A G S News and World Report poll shows 32 percent of 527 congressmen ranked Senator Tait R Ohia first for president among GOP aspirants. Vanetenberg Jr Mick placed second, Gov. Thomas LB Gowwey of New York followed, with House Speaker Joseph Mourtin and others in the ranking.
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Stigler backs abolition of Oklahoma City Indian office
W G Stigler of Oklahoma urged Congress to abolish the Oklahoma City district office of the Indian Service. He argued the office is a bottleneck and that savings from closing it could fund more tribal control, credit programs, and higher education for Indian youth. He proposed five actions including more delegated authority and relocating operations to Muskogee.
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Okie
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George Schwabe
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Glerkes
Centrak
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Ufder
Trent
William Zummermann, Jr
Virgil Alexander Receives Honorary Doctorate of Divinity
Rev. Virgil Alexander, longtime pastor of the First Methodist Church in Ada and current Tulsa Methodist district superintendent, was among three Methodist leaders awarded honorary Doctor of Divinity degrees by Oklahoma City University. Born in Union City, he built 31 years of ministry in Oklahoma, earned a BA at the University of Oklahoma, and studied theology at Southern Methodist University, earning widespread esteem for his parsonage work and leadership.
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Hugh Warren Elected President of Ada Lions Club
In a close ballot Hugh Warren won the presidency of the Ada Lions Club. Warren is athletic coordinator for the public school system and head basketball coach at Ada High School. Also elected were James Thomas first vice president Brown Mackin second vice president Junius Ridling third vice president Howard Rice secretary treasurer Bob Koehn Tail Twister Dr Sam McKeel Liam Tanner Julius Marsan Bal Otjen new directors.
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Adla Lions
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Ada Heigh School
James Thomas
Brown Mackin
Junius Ridling
Howard Rice
Bob Koehn
Sam McKeel
Liam Tanner
Julius Marsan
Bal
Otjen
Sunshine Box Supper Event Announced This Week
Sunshine announces a box supper gathering this week inviting Sunshine residents to attend. The notice mentions a community meal and invites neighbors to join the event at a local time and place with details incomplete in the text.
Heavy rainfall floods parts of Oklahoma with two hour deluge
Rainfall drenched Ada and western Oklahoma in a two hour period, totaling up to 2.61 inches in Antlers and 2.44 inches near Guymon. Towns reported hail, strong winds, and electric storms while wheat harvest paused in the southwest. Multiple sites logged varied totals with Some areas totaling over two inches and others lower as storms moved across the state.
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Texhoma
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Alva
Elk City
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Wayimoha
Woodward
Durant
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Chandler
Muskogee
Rethr
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Eto Shrawnee
Lindsey
MoAchester
Prendayre High
Duran
Quite Some Time Before Cars to Be Plentiful Again
An Ada Pontiac dealer reports movement toward prewar car production as GMC dealers from Oklahoma and the Panhandle gather in Ada. Klinger of GMC says shortages in steel and rising demand slow Fontaines output, with Pontiac making 330000 cars in 1947 and 230000 that year. he notes workers’ wages and high pay. A meeting, attended by Ward and Perry, discussed strike possibilities and dealer plans, with Ward promising a party in Ada in August.
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Ward
Mrs. Fred Brydia Dies at Chickasha
Mrs. Fred Brydia died early Monday in Chickasha after a two week illness. She was prominent in state social circles. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in a funeral home at Chickasha.
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Chickasha
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Carkasha
X Dar
Fittstown Private Completes Course at Chanute Field
Fittstown Private Louis J. Dooley recently graduated from the rud chinist course at Chanute Field, Illinois, after two weeks there. Before that he was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Family details and next assignment still unannounced.
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Fittstown
Chanute Field
Larkland Air Forces Base
San Antony
Tex
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Poppy Sale Friday By Legion Auxiliary
Volunteer workers of the American Legion Auxiliary of Addo announce a Poppy Sale this Friday downtown. Buy two Poppies and remember disabled veterans who made the flowers in hospitals and poppy rooms. profits aid rehabilitation, child welfare, and veteran support programs nationwide.
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Turtey Seeks Justice of the Peace Post in Adw Area
Tong elder Tint Turtey announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Adw promising a prudent office. He says he will earn broad support from friends and aims to win the oatittsal after. If elected he pledges to run an office no one will be ashamed of.
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Tinty Turtey
Adz
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Adw
Stratford Lads Enlist in United States Marine Corps
Two Stratford youths, Will Monroe J r and Roy B Boshier, enlisted in the Marine Corps for three years. Both are 19. Monroe, a recent Stratford high graduate, aims to attend the Marine Corps Institute and use savings to enter college after service. Boshier, two years short of high school, plans to complete education and pursue Marine trade training to ease civilian life later. They head to San Diego for recruit training before a short furlough home.
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Roy B. Boshier
Stratford
United States Marine Corps
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Jin
Marine Corps Institute
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San Diego
California
Atoka Lodge to Hold Meeting and Revival at Black Jack
The Atoka Rews notes Master of Ox Ishoma Lodge No 4 AFP announces a regular meeting for Thursday night May 27 at the Masonic hall to receive the degree. A revival meeting began Monday night May 23 at the Black Jack Mission of the Atoka Baptist Church led by Rev Harold McGlamery and Rev Charles McNeil Jr with mutual attendance urged.
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Atoka Baptist Church
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Harold McGlamery
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Sullvan
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Fenn
Patrolman Accused of Beating Man in Anadarko Case
Anadarko, Okla, May 26. Patrolman Miller pleaded innocent to assault and battery against a prisoner. He posted $500 bond and was bound over to district court for trial. The case followed an investigation into an alleged attack on Parham and Rex Cummings, both residents of Anadarko, tied to another armed robbery charge filed by County Attorney Herbert Meeting Jr. and signed by Buck Cook.
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Imary Eg Miller
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Biller
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Herbert Meeting
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Normars
Parham
Anadarke
Rex Cummings
Anedarke
Fort Cobb
Cwnonings
Red Cross Plans Blood Bank Initiative Talked By Borah
Ralph Borah of the National American Red Cross outlined a nationwide whole blood bank and a mobile collection unit to serve hospitals in Pontatoc County. He noted no current center exists in Oklahoma and predicted it could be one to three years before a regional Oklahoma blood center operates. He cited new whole blood derivatives and the war showing blood advantages over plasma with refrigerated storage for two days before processing.
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National American Red Cross
Pontatoc County
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Red Cross
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Parmaneat Pload Center
Chester
National Red Cross
Orta
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Ath Oklahoma Blood Center
Tekine
Quick Action Is Asked on Draft Laws
Senator Gurney urged rapid Senate action on draft legislation after plans for compulsory training of 18 year olds surfaced. The armed services panel chair aims to bring the draft bill up soon, despite uncertainty, while House foes resist mandatory training and favor a volunteer program for 18 year olds.
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Ada Tulsa bus schedule updated with new routes and times
Ada Tulsa service introduces seven new schedules from Ada to Tulsa via Wowoka, leaving Ada at 9 45 a m and arriving Tulsa at 3 30 p m, with return trips via Holdenville. The changes improve connections to Araantes and northeastern Oklahoma points and reflect two years of company growth under McRae and partners.
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Duman McRae
Utica Transpectation Company
Tutte
Tulsa
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My Tole
Wowoka
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Holdenville
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John Cox
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Repeal Not Big State Issue Says Oklahoma Leader
Oklahoma political chiefs say repeal is not the state's top issue. James C. Nance, president pro tempore of the state senate, told Durward McDaniel that the 1949 legislature will face many essential matters. Nance cautioned against repeal proposals, noting they must be weighed against taxpayers’ interests.
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State Senate
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